Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Writing, AI literacy, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Report Writing, LLM Application, Generative AI, Writing, Business Reporting, Ideation, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Verification And Validation, Brainstorming, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Inventory Control, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing, Operations Management, Warehousing, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Forecasting, Cost Control, Business, Planning, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Business Writing, AI literacy, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Report Writing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), LLM Application, Data Ethics, Writing, AI Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Management Reporting, Business Process Automation, Productivity, Automation, IT Automation, Business Solutions, Operations, Business Operations, Business, Operations Management, Operations Support Systems, File Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Security, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Transformation, Business Operations, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Actuarial Science, Financial Modeling, Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Simulations, Forecasting, Debugging, Financial Market, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Automation, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Business, Planning, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Chris Croft Training
Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules, Risk Management, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Design, Project Management Software, Milestones (Project Management), Project Estimation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Documentation, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Hospitality Management, Peer Review, Global Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Brand Management, B2B Sales, Customer Service, Branding, Innovation, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Promotional Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Diversity Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Campaign Planning, Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Persona Development, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Priorities, Market Share, Data-Driven Marketing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Bankruptcies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Payment Systems, Labor Compliance, Lease Contracts, Governance, Commercial Real Estate, Court Systems, Payment Processing and Collection, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Arbitration, Risk Management Framework, Labor Law
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Case Law, Packaging and Labeling, Asset Protection, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months